Loop 16 Puzzle vs Tile Isle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Loop 16 Puzzle
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A new twist on the classic 16-puzzle! Unlike traditional puzzles with an empty space, this puzzle uses all 16 pieces. Slide rows or columns—as pieces disappear off one edge, they reappear on the other! 【How to Play】 - Objective: Arrange tiles 1–16 in numerical order. - Loop Slide: Swipe any row or column. The grid loops infinitely. - Level System: Level 1 requires 1 move to solve. Completed it to unlock the next level! 【Features】 - Pick Your Level: Use the "+" and "–" buttons to start from any level up to your [Best] + 1. - Auto-Save: Your [Best] level is always saved so you can resume anytime. - Easy Menu: Long-Press the screen to quit the current puzzle and Start Over w/ Assist, challenge a different issue, or reset your [Best] level. - Assisted Practice: Use "Start Over w/ Assist" to help solve difficult puzzles. Note: Clearing a puzzle with Assist will not increase your level—use it to hone your skills! Challenge yourself and see how many moves ahead you can think!
Tile Isle
A multiplayer word game for up to 8 players, offering both online and offline modes. Customize match rules, enjoy classic crossword mechanics, and track progress with companion apps. Personalize your experience with purchasable themes.
- Up to 8 player multiplayer
- Offline play against CPU or pass-and-play
- Customizable match rules
- Classic crossword mechanics
- Quick matchmaking via Game Center
- Apple Watch and widget support
- Match history and dictionary
- Purchasable themes
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Welcome to Tile Isle, a multiplayer word game designed for groups large and small. Key Features • Multiplayer for up to 8 Players, play with a massive group of friends! • Play Offline: Play against up to 7 CPU opponents across 4 difficulty levels, or pass your device around to take turns with multiple people. No internet connection needed. • Customizable Match Rules: Tailor every game to fit your playstyle. Mix up the rules with a multitude of configuration options, including bigger board sizes, special tiles, and a ton of options for scoring and multipliers. • Classic Word Mechanics: Enjoy familiar, satisfying crossword-style tile placement where strategic positioning and vocabulary are your keys to success. • Quick, Effortless Matchmaking: Sign in automatically with Game Center, no account to create. Jump into Quick Play, get matched at random, or invite friends by simply sending a link. • Stay in the Game: Track your matches from your wrist with the Apple Watch companion app and complications, or check in from your Home Screen or Lock Screen with widgets. • Match History & Dictionary: Review every turn of a match: words played, definitions, and points earned. • Make It Yours: Personalize your board with purchasable themes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loop 16 Puzzle at none against Tile Isle's 9. Tile Isle's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Tile Isle sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Loop 16 Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.
Loop 16 Puzzle ships an update every 10 days, Tile Isle every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Loop 16 Puzzle | Tile Isle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kiyoshi Izumi | Evan Peacock |
In-app purchases
Loop 16 Puzzle
No in-app purchases
Tile Isle
- Halloween Theme$1.99
- Winter Theme$1.99
- Volcanic Theme$1.99
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- Autumn theme$1.99
- Cherry Blossom Theme$1.99
- Valentine's Day Theme$1.99
- 4th of July Theme$1.99
- New Year's Eve Theme$1.99
- Lunar New Year Theme$1.99








